Development of Manure spreader Machine
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Date
2023
Authors
Cherie O. Alarcio
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Organic fertilizers such as manure can be used to minimize the problem of soil degradation caused by extensive application of synthetic fertilizers. but the application of manure in the country with relies on the manual method which is a tedious and time consuming process. Thus study aimed to develop a manure spreader machine that can be attached to a two-wheel tractor. The developed machine has a dimension of 3335 x 1165 x 1133 mm (L x W x H) and is composed mainly of a hitch point frame, hopper bin, shredding assembly, discharge assembly, and locking mechanism. the performance of the machine showed that it can have a maximum application rate of 10555.56 kg/ha at 3-4 kph speed-full discharge opening setting. In terms of discharge rate, effective field capacity, and field efficiency, 5-6 kph speed and full opening combinations give the highest values, while 3-4 kph speed and half opening combinations received the lowest values. Based on statistical analysis, it was revealed that there is a significant difference in overall means in discharge openings and operating speed, but no significant difference among means in combinations of components. However, given the lower fuel consumption rate, a 3-4 kph operating speed is recommended.